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Alleged iPhone 12 molds and CAD drawings surface online, revealing flat edges

Molds and CAD drawings allegedly of the upcoming iPhone 12 and its variants reveal flat edges, similar to the design for the iPhone 4 and the 2020 iPad Pro.
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Resident Evil 8 no longer a cross-gen game due to graphics overhaul, leaker says

Resident Evil 8: Village was supposed to be a cross-gen game, but Capcom has decided to focus on its development for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Tesla upgrades California-made Model 3 with a wireless charging pad, USB-C ports

Tesla Model 3 vehicles being built at the company's California factory have added a wireless charging pad and USB-C ports, features first seen in the Model Y.
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Star Wars: Rogue One writer reveals role in Square Enix’s Project Athia

Gary Whitta, one of the writers of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, confirmed his involvement in the development of the mysterious Project Athia by Square Enix.
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Amazon rolls out New World combat trailer; closed beta to launch in July

Amazon's gaming division released a combat trailer for New World, which is planned to roll out on August 25. The MMORPG will launch a closed beta on July 23.
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Google reportedly delays Pixel 4a launch again; Barely Blue variant dropped

Google has reportedly again delayed the release of the Pixel 4a, with only the Just Black version to launch in October as the Barely Blue version was dropped.
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Larian Studios reveals Baldur’s Gate 3 gameplay, plans early access in August

Larian Studios is planning to release Baldur's Gate 3 in early access in August, though the launch may be delayed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Little Devil Inside developer promises changes to allegedly racist enemy design

Neostream Interactive apologized for an allegedly racist enemy design in Little Devil Inside, with the studio promising to make changes to the open world RPG.
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Persona 4 Golden no longer exclusive to PlayStation Vita, now available on Steam

Persona 4 Golden , the enhanced version of Persona 4, is no longer only available on the PlayStation Vita, as the RPG is now available on the PC through Steam.
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California, Washington probing how Amazon treats 3rd-party sellers, report says

California and Washington are reportedly looking into the business practices of Amazon, including how it deals with third-party sellers and their listings.
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IBM seeks ‘national dialogue’ on the role of technology in society

IBM's Jason Kelley said in an interview with Digital Trends Live that the company moved away from facial recognition development to lead a dialogue on tech.
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How and when to report your missing stimulus check payment

Millions of Americans have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments. Before calling the IRS, here are some things you can do to track your money.
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HBO Go to shut down, HBO Now will rebrand after HBO Max launch

HBO will implement changes to its stable of apps following the launch of HBO Max. HBO Go will shut down on July 31, while HBO Now will rebrand to simply HBO.
The Future of Gaming Rescheduled to June 11

How to watch Sony’s PlayStation 5 event, and what to expect

Sony is planning a digital showcase of games for the PlayStation 5 on Thursday, in an event titled The Future of Gaming that will stream on Twitch and YouTube.
Google Maps Adds Marker for Black Lives Plaza

Google Maps, Bing Maps add marker for Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington D.C.

Google Maps has added a marker for the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington D.C., with Apple Maps also updating its satellite imagery of the renamed street.
Need for Speed: Heat To Go Cross-Play

Final update will make Need for Speed: Heat EA’s first cross-play game

Need for Speed: Heat is set to become the first Electronic Arts game with cross-play, with the feature to be added in a June 9 update by Criterion Games.
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Riot Games may soon reward Valorant players who are dedicated to the grind

Riot Games may soon introduce a reward system for time spent on Valorant, after a complaint that nothing awaits players who grind in the multiplayer shooter.
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Apex Legends player discovers hitbox issue that makes Loba an easier target

A player discovered an issue with Loba, the latest Apex Legends character who was added for Season 5, as she apparently has a larger-than-expected hitbox.

Name of Destiny 2’s next season appears in-game, hints at something ominous

The name of Destiny 2's next season may have already appeared in in-game messages, and while the specific name remains unclear, it hints at something ominous.
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Respawn adds Black Lives Matter message in Apex Legends launch screen

Respawn Entertainment has added a message in the Apex Legends launch screen to support the Black Lives Matter movement, following the lead of other developers.
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Apple Card will reportedly offer interest-free installments for iPads, Macs

The Apple Card will reportedly soon roll out a feature that will allow holders to pay for Apple products in interest-free installments for as long as 12 months.
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Unfinished 2015 build of long-delayed Dead Island 2 leaks online

An unfinished but playable build of the long-delayed Dead Island 2 has been leaked online, showing a glimpse of where its former developer was in June 2015.
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Itch.io games bundle raises $1 million in less than 24 hours for racial justice

Itch.io has raised more than $1 million in less than 24 hours from its Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality, offering 742 games for a minimum donation of $5.
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Destiny 2 players watched live as Rasputin rained missiles on the Almighty

The first real-time in-game event for Destiny 2 has ended, with players witnessing how Rasputin knocked the Almighty out of the sky with a barrage of missiles.
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Valve pushes back summer Steam Game Festival by one week

Valve has postponed the Steam Game Festival: Summer Edition, which will now run from June 16 to June 22, without a definite explanation on the event's delay.
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EA Sports promises stronger measures against racism, particularly for NHL games

Electronic Arts' EA Sports will implement measures to strengthen its stand against racism, particularly in NHL games where offensive content has been rampant.
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Reddit co-founder steps down from board, calls for his successor to be Black

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announced his resignation from the company's board, urging the remaining board members to appoint a Black replacement.
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Sony cancels PS5 event as U.S. unrest grows

Sony has decided to cancel its June 4 event, which was supposed to unveil some of the games that will be released alongside the PlayStation 5 later this year.
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Black Girls Code founder challenges tech CEOs to step up

Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant said that the social unrest in the United States is a response to the systemic inequities embedded in organizations.
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This scenic image soft-bricks Android smartphones when set as wallpaper

An image soft-bricks certain Android smartphones when set as the device's wallpaper, with safe mode or a factory reset as the only ways of fixing the problem.
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Wraith remains Apex Legends’ most popular character so far in Season 5

Wraith remains the most popular character in Apex Legends Season 5, followed by Pathfinder and Lifeline. Revenant and Crypto are at the bottom of the rankings.
Killzone: Mercenary Servers Shut Down

Servers for PlayStation Vita’s Killzone: Mercenary shut down without warning

The servers for Killzone: Mercenary, released in 2013 for the PlayStation Vita, have been shut down, pushing players into uproar as there was no announcement.
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Take-Two to continue support for Google Stadia despite tech shortcomings

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said at a conference that Google Stadia overpromised on its technology, but the publisher will not stop supporting the service.
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Microsoft reportedly turns to A.I. to optimize MSN news, replacing human workers

Microsoft will not renew the contracts of 50 contractors who curate content for MSN, and will instead entrust the responsibility to artificial intelligence.